Festive Baby Hat with Pom Pom

Festive Baby Hat with Pom Pom Pattern

Create this charming festive baby hat, perfect for the holidays! It's designed for infants (approximately 0-3 months) and includes a delightful pom pom for added fun!

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in red (approx. 100 yards)
• Worsted weight yarn in white (approx. 100 yards)
• Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side
• BO: Bind off

Instructions:

1. Cast On: CO 60 stitches using red yarn.
2. Ribbing:
   • Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2; repeat from * across the row.
   • Row 2 (WS): *P2, K2; repeat from * across the row.

   Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the brim measures 2 inches.

3. Body of Hat:
   • Change to white yarn.
   • Knit in stockinette stitch (K every row) until the piece measures 5 inches from the cast on edge.
4. Start Decreasing:
   • Row 1 (RS): K2, K2tog; repeat from * across the row (45 stitches).
   • Row 2 (WS): K all stitches.
   • Row 3: K1, K2tog; repeat from * across the row (30 stitches).
   • Row 4: K all stitches.
   • Row 5: K2tog; repeat from * across the row (15 stitches).
   • Row 6: K all stitches.
   • Row 7: K2tog; repeat from * across the row (7 stitches).
5. Creating the Pom Pom:
   • Using red yarn, wrap yarn around your fingers or a pom pom maker about 40 times.
   • Tie in the center tightly, cut the loops, and trim to shape.
6. Finishing:
   • Thread the tapestry needle with white yarn and weave through the remaining stitches. Pull tight to gather and secure.
   • Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle.
   • Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.

Your festive baby hat is now ready to wear! It's perfect for newborn photoshoots or as a thoughtful gift for new parents!